The Best Reading Tutors in Waltham, MA

I am a semi-retired attorney and skilled one-on-one tutor. I bring patience, creativity and a sense of humor to my lessons, working both to build a strong foundation of substantive knowledge and to pass along useful shortcuts and strategies for breaking down difficult problems into manageable pieces. My tutoring focuses...See John's full profile

I am IXL Certified, and am able to carefully teach reading K-12 and for adults. I have privately tutored for the past decade in English courses. I scored a perfect score on the AP Language & Arts, and entered college with my first year of credits completed through advanced courses. I specialize in editing...See Darby Jo's full profile

I've also served as an admissions reviewer at Mary Institute/St Louis Country Day School, one of the top private schools of the Midwest. I am very experienced in entrance to independent schools. I have taught the SAT many times and also the SSAT and ISEE. If you read through my comments, you will see...See Ajay's full profile

As a reading tutor, I lean heavily on literary analysis, etymology, and context clues. What is the text already telling us? If we can't deduce it, what other skills can we employ to utilize the broad background knowledge we already possess? Depending on grade level, I prefer to make use of well-known works of...See Kyle's full profile

I have significant experience and excellent results tutoring this subject area. See Sascha's full profile

1. English as a medium to write 2. English as a medium to (comprehend) listen 3. English as a medium to speak 4. English as a medium to readSee BJ's full profile

I have tutored students in Reading for over 15 years, both privately and for the Lexington Public school system as a Home/Hospital tutor. I truly enjoy and have been fortunate to have helped each student gain confidence in reading, comprehension and analysis, as well as the related skills of phonics...See Ellen's full profile

I’m a tutor specializing in test preparation (both reading/writing and math) and math/computer science coursework. I can help with high school and college-level courses such as calculus, statistics, linear algebra, algorithms and design, and web development, as well as standardized tests including the...See John's full profile

I've found the key skill needed to do well on the (new) SAT reading section is the ability to be flexible in interpreting the passages. This allows a student to spot incorrect answers that may initially be appealing but that are inconsistent with some element of the text (or that are simply not justified by...See Jonathan's full profile

With two decades of experience helping students of all levels and backgrounds achieve at the highest levels, Curtis' students consistently achieve at the top of the class. Subject matter students, some beginning sessions in the D range, become consistent "A / A-" students. All test prep students score in the 94th...See Curtis's full profile

-TESOL certified -online ESL tutor for 3 years -private tutor for over 8 years (English, Reading, Writing, History, Geography)See Kenya's full profile

I have tutored students in reading comprehension, grammar, essay writing, and all-things-English. Although I'm new to Wyzant, I have 7+ years of tutoring experience in many capacities (tutoring for reading comprehension, explaining texts, helping students analyze a piece of literature, teaching...See Lily's full profile

Hi there! I'm Gianna and I graduated in Spring 2021 magna cum laude from the College of the Holy Cross with a Computer Science major, and Physics and Art History minors. I have three years of experience teaching introductory Python to high school students-- and even created my own six week curriculum for undergraduate...See Gianna's full profile

I’m a dedicated Reading tutor with over 11 years of experience helping students unlock their full potential. My approach is personalized, focusing on building comprehension, fluency, and a genuine love for reading. With a background in psychology, I understand how students process information, allowing me...See Ryan's full profile

Navigating teaching during a pandemic, I implemented technological tools and resources to mitigate the challenges of a hybrid learning environment. My undergraduate degree was heavily humanities-based, and as such, consisted of frequent reading, writing, and editing. I am very familiar with peer-editing and...See Ana's full profile

I have a Master’s degree in English literature and 12 years experience teaching English to students in grades 7 to 12. I emphasize close reading skills and analysis while helping students (re)discover the joy of reading.See Jane's full profile

Start standing out! In a 2025 admissions cycle flooded with AI-generated essays, I help students find their authentic voice to capture the attention of top-tier admissions officers, who are trained to identify inauthentic writing. As a research and consulting scientist with 14 years of experience, I don't just "check...See Valerie's full profile

Hi, my name is Sandya! I'm a fourth year medical student with a lot of tutoring experience: I have volunteered for and run a tutoring club at my local library and tutored privately. I love learning, and I want to inspire that same love in other students. I like to make tutoring as enjoyable as possible for everyone...See Sandya's full profile

The ACT Reading section focuses less on vocabulary and more on rhetorical strategies than does the Critical Reading of the SAT. I help my students choose from several possible approaches the one that best fits them. I then teach them tricks to tackling the passages with a ready “ear,” as well as how to...See Ariana's full profile

Hello, my name is Ian. I am a current undergraduate student at Harvard University, and I have experience tutoring people from ages 14-18. I specialize in Mathematics and Physics at the AP/IB level, and I have helped many students achieve SAT scores in the 1400+ range with many perfect scores in the math section. I have a...See Ian's full profile

Dear Student: Welcome to my home page. My name is Rocio M. I have been a teacher for more than 20 years; I have taught Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and for almost 10 years, Spanish, SAT/ACT preparation and English as a second language. I have also translated a couple of books and manuals into Spanish. I earned...See Rocio's full profile

Hello! I'm Naomi and I graduated from Princeton University in 2023 and am a current MS candidate at Boston University. I studied Sociology along with Environmental Science, Urban Studies, and Global Health. I have experience working with pre-K students through adults in a variety of topics ranging from environmental...See Naomi's full profile

I love working with others to talk about biology and all other related sciences. When I first learned Biology, I personally struggled a lot with the ways that my professors taught the material, and so I understand how difficult it can be to set a strong foundation within a larger complex field. I'll work with you to find...See Cassandra's full profile

I enjoy helping students reach their full potential in social science subjects where, sometimes, the amount of information can feel overwhelming. I work with students to create personalized lesson plans that are (1) easy to understand (2) comprehensive and cover required curriculum and (3) foster student interest!...See Lauren's full profile

I have over three decades of experience teaching students how to improve their reading comprehension skills and how to prepare for virtually every standardized exam that assesses reading and writing aptitude. I have tutored students in grammar, proofreading, and essay organization, as well as in making...See Jack's full profile